The Good Shepherd Guide | Psalm 23 | JOY

Outline:

I. Shepherd Satisfies  vv. 1

II. Shepherd Restores vv. 2-3

III. Shepherd Destroys Death vv. 4

IV. Shepherd Brings Joy vv. 5-6

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. What does it mean that "I shall not want"? What are the deepest wants or longings in your life right now?

2. In what areas of life do you find yourself looking for satisfaction outside of God? What happens when we try to satisfy ourselves apart from the Good Shepherd?

3. This is the week of Advent, when we focus on JOY. How does understanding Jesus as your Good Shepherd bring joy to your soul, even in difficult circumstances?

4. Considering that goodness and mercy follow us all our days, how should this truth shape the way we face uncertainty and the future?

5. In what specific way do you need Jesus, your Good Shepherd, to care for you this Advent season? (Satisfaction? Restoration? Comfort in darkness? Joy?)